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When does rain make a road most slippery?

  1. After many hours of heavy rain
  2. Only when it is very cold
  3. At the start of the rainfall
  4. Only at night
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Correct answer: At the start of the rainfall

Rain mixes with oil on the road and makes a slippery film. Later rain washes the film away.

Source: Yukon Driver's Basic Handbook: Cars and Light Trucks (Government of Yukon, © 2022), Chapter 8, Rain, page 115

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026